On May Day, Thousands of Immigrant Workers and Labor Leaders Marched for Path to Citizenship and Worker Protections

New York, NY-On May Day, known as International Workers Day, thousands of immigrant workers, labor leaders, unions and allies marched down the streets of lower Manhattan to demand a path to citizenship and worker protections.

"Immigrant workers across this country cannot wait any longer for President Biden to make good on his commitments to our communities," said Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition.

NYIC Commends TPS Designation for Cameroon, Demands More Expansive Relief

New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) commended the Department of Homeland Security’s designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon. While the NYIC welcomed this long-awaited decision for Cameroon, the organization urged the Administration to issue the Federal Register Notice expeditiously and to develop resources that account for language access needs of the Cameroonian community.

At 11th Hour, Legislature Delivers Vital Reform on Health Care

Albany, NY—Early this morning, the legislature provided a crucial addition to Governor Hochul’s final FY 2023 budget by voting on and passing bills that expanded Medicaid coverage to all eligible women, regardless of immigration status, for up to 12 months post-pregnancy, and removed the citizenship requirements for access to Medicaid for those 65 years of age or older.

NYC Council Speaker Adams’s First Budget Provides Deep Investments for Immigrant NYers

New York, NY—Following the New York City Council’s Response To The Fiscal 2023 Preliminary Budget release, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) applauded several critical additions that would greatly benefit the city’s immigrant population. In particular, NYIC celebrated the inclusion of $25 million to implement the Our City Our Vote law (Local Law 11-2022). Passed last December, the historic law allows New Yorkers who are green card holders or have valid work authorizations to vote in municipal elections.

Immigrant NYers Applaud President Biden’s Elimination of Title 42

New York, NY—Today, President Biden ended the Trump-era Title 42 policy, which denied people their right to claim asylum under the guise of public health concerns. The termination of Title 42 will go into effect on May 23, 2022. The New York Immigration Coalition proudly applauds this decision, while demanding the Biden administration expedite the effective termination date of Title 42 and continue to expand protections for migrants and asylum seekers.